hemorrhea

/hɛˈmɔrɪdʒ, hɪˈmɔrɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden and profuse discharge of blood from a blood vessel, especially into a body cavity or onto the surface of the skin

“The doctor quickly attended to the patient’s hemorrhage to prevent further blood loss.”

2. noun

a continuous and relatively slow oozing or seepage of blood from a blood vessel, especially through damaged or inflamed tissue

“The patient was diagnosed with a hemorrhage in her gums due to poor oral hygiene.”

3. noun

a discharge of blood or any fluid from a vessel or cavity

“The hemorrhage in the patient’s eye was treated with a medication to stop the bleeding.”

4. noun

a flow or discharge, especially of a fluid

“The hemorrhage of the plant’s sap was a sign of its health and vitality.”

Synonyms

  • bleeding
  • hemorrhoid

Antonyms

  • closure
  • healing